technology in HR

Question 1

the internet

Answer 1

Can be used to advertise vacancies online, increasing the number of potential applicants

Question 2

video conferencing

Answer 2

Can be used to interview applicants. This saves time and travel costs but allows body language and facial expressions to be analysed, as well as the applicants general appearance

Question 3

email

Answer 3

Can be used to organise training or appraisals, allowing many employees to be contacted at once

Question 4

virtual learning platforms

Answer 4

Can be used for training purposes

Question 5

e-diaries

Answer 5

Can be used, allow meetings and appointments to be scheduled more easily. Subordinates can also see their supervisors e-diary and vice versa, so that meetings can be arranged without clashes occurring

Question 6

ICT (laptops and email etc)

Answer 6

Such as laptops and email, can allow employees to work away from the office

Question 7

online testing

Answer 7

Can be used to test a large number of candidates at once without the need for travel and they can be automatically marked

Question 8

adv of virtual learning

Answer 8

-trainees can access materials from home or while travelling, and at any time of day

-trainees can interact with trainees through video-conferencing or chat facilities

-saves money on sending trainees to courses and on printing raw materials

Question 9

disadv of virtual learning

Answer 9

-some trainees will be more reassured by face-to-face contact

-the virtual learning environment can be costly to set up

-theres no guarantee that staff will complete all the training in the virtual learning environment